Centro Talent | Executive Search for Alternative Investments

Precision Talent for
Alternative Investments.

Scaling world‑class investment platforms with specialist search. We connect exceptional talent with leading hedge funds and private equity firms through a founder‑led, precision‑driven approach.

Specialist search, delivered by experts.

Centro Talent works at the intersection of Quantitative Strategy and Fund Operations, delivering partner‑led search with genuine technical depth. We identify and secure high‑calibre talent for hedge funds and private equity teams — carefully vetted and founder‑driven from start to finish.

Our Strategic Focus

Systematic Hedge Funds

Identifying elite technical talent for data-driven strategies and high-frequency execution environments.

Multi-Strategy Funds

Sourcing cross-asset investment professionals and robust operational leadership for global scale.

Proprietary Trading Firms

Connecting market-making specialists and ultra-low latency engineers with industry-leading firms.

Private Equity Funds

Strategic search for investment associates through to operating partners across the fund lifecycle.

Private Credit

Deploying expertise to find specialised originators and underwriters in the evolving direct lending space.

Venture Capital

Partnering with early-stage and growth funds to secure visionary investors and portfolio architects.

Identifying elite technical talent for data-driven strategies and high-frequency execution environments.

Systematic Hedge Funds

Sourcing cross-asset investment professionals and robust operational leadership for global scale.

Multi-Strategy Funds

Connecting market-making specialists and ultra-low latency engineers with industry-leading firms.

Proprietary Trading Firms

Strategic search for investment associates through to operating partners across the fund lifecycle.

Private Equity Funds

Deploying expertise to find specialised originators and underwriters in the evolving direct lending space.

Private Credit

Partnering with early-stage and growth funds to secure visionary investors and portfolio architects.

Venture Capital

Our Strategic Focus

High-Impact Placements

We specialise in sourcing the top 1% of talent for mission-critical roles. By focusing on quality over volume, we ensure that every candidate we present is capable of driving measurable value for your platform.

We Speak the Language

Our search process is built on technical proficiency. We speak the language of both the trading desk and the back office, allowing us to de-risk your hiring process by conducting deep, multi-stage skill assessments.

Founder-Led Accountability

We operate as an extension of your firm. As we are a founder-led boutique, you receive direct partner attention on every mandate, ensuring total alignment with your firm’s culture and investment goals.

Meet our Team

Oli Alexander

Co-Founder

Oli specialises in Quant Tech. Oli partners with elite firms to secure the technical talent required for ultra-low latency trading and scalable buy-side infrastructure.

Harry Hays

Co-Founder

Harry specialises in Private Equity operations. Harry secures elite talent across Finance and Mid-Office functions for the world’s leading investment platforms.

Meet our Co-Founders

Meet the Team

Oli Alexander

Co-Founder

Oli specialises in Quant Tech. Oli partners with elite firms to secure the technical talent required for ultra-low latency trading and scalable buy-side infrastructure.

Harry Hays

Co-Founder

Harry specialises in Private Equity operations. Harry secures elite talent across Finance and Mid-Office functions for the world’s leading investment platforms.